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Monitor (mid-evening) - (Specialized Emergency Housing Program)

Adult Services | Lancaster, CA | Full Time

Job Description

About Us:

Volunteers of America of Greater Los Angeles is a large, national not-for-profit organization founded in 1896. We provide a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

Position Overview:

A monitor at the Transitional Living Program will help provide services for up to RHY (female and male) ages 17 and under youth who have left home without the permission of their parents or guardians, have been forced to leave home, or other homeless youth who might end up in contact with law enforcement or in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. This program will be located in Antelope Valley (SPA 1) in northern Los Angeles County.

This is for the Mid-Evening Shift only

Responsibilities:

Ensure Transitional Living Program is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Answer telephone and take messages for youth and staff; monitor doors and greet clients

Oversee preparation and serving of nutritious meals

Secure the facility, including periodically walking the facility and making reports as needed

Observe and report suspicious or unusual activities to the appropriate authorities

Ensure the ongoing safety of youth and immediately report and address any signs of harassment or other bullying or conflict issues

Oversee youth medications in accordance with instructions and maintain logs of client compliance

Assist in integrating positive youth development strategies and other evidence-informed practices to provide a holistic service approach including providing life skills through “teachable” moments

Ensure all interactions are provided through a trauma-informed care approach

Requirements:

Experience working in a Basic Center Program, Emergency Shelter or group home facility

Skills Required to Perform this Position:

21 years of age or older

Ability to work holidays, nights and weekends

Basic computer skills

Able to communicate clearly and effectively

Must be reliable and have the ability to multi-task

Must be able to work effectively with youth who have experienced trauma

Ability and willingness to work as a team member

Must have compassion for others

Must have access to reliable transportation

Must be able to pass a background check, including criminal history, personal references, and employment and education verification

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.